News EU launches €11m fund for textile recycling technologies BRUSSELS – The EU has launched an €11m fund to support textile recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer clothing waste from Read More »
News MEPs urge Brussels to widen textile ecodesign rules BRUSSELS – 15 MEPs have urged the European Commission not to limit upcoming textile ecodesign rules to recyclability and recycled Read More »
News Cotton farming under growing pressure, ICAC warns BREMEN – Cotton farming is under growing pressure from weak farm economics, climate disruption and rising production risks. This is Read More »
News Lululemon backs Epoch’s nylon recycling funding round LONDON – Lululemon has backed a US$12m funding round for Epoch Biodesign as the biotech start-up-scales enzymatic recycling of nylon Read More »
News Survey finds durability matters to fashion shoppers LONDON – UK consumers overwhelmingly associate cotton-rich clothing with increased durability , according to new survey data from Cotton Incorporated. Read More »
News India launches six textile export support centres MUMBAI – India is setting up six Textile Export Facilitation Centres across key clusters as it targets US$100bn in exports Read More »
News Performance Days highlights circularity, recycling and compliance MUNICH – This spring’s Performance Days drew 560 exhibitors, with show discussions focused on circularity, recycling and regulatory compliance. Apparel Read More »
News EU passport framework raises data demands on brands BRUSSELS – Fashion brands will need to identify what product data they hold, decide what can be shared across the Read More »
News Texaid wins creditor approval in Germany ZURICH – Creditors have approved insolvency plans for key Texaid businesses in Germany, giving the textile recycling group a route Read More »
H&M starts charging for online returns 20th September 2023 No Comments LONDON – Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M has become the latest brand to begin charging shoppers who return items purchased online. In a move which Read More »
Cashmere – a fashion industry briefing 20th September 2023 No Comments LONDON – We are delighted to this week to share a free guide to cashmere. This 12-page briefing looks at some of the environmental and Read More »